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Friday, July 05, 2024
Whatsup Newp: CCRI’s first “Building Bridges” event set for Newport
CCRI’s first “Building Bridges” event set for Newport Key Industry Leaders to Discuss Workforce Needs by Ryan Belmore July 5, 2024 The Community College of Rhode Island will launch its first “Building Bridges” event in Newport on July 17, bringing together key industry leaders and employers from Aquidneck Island to discuss the current and future labor market and workforce training needs. The event, titled “Building Bridges: Connecting Education and Industry to Workforce Development on Aquidneck
Tuesday, June 18, 2024RIBBE Commends Commitment to Education in FY 2025 Budget
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 17, 2024 RIBBE Commends Commitment to Education in FY 2025 Budget RIBBE recognizes improved investments in career and technical education, multilingual learners, and professional development PROVIDENCE, RI- Rhode Island Businesses for Better Education (RIBBE) commends the Rhode Island General Assembly for prioritizing education and investing in the development of critical programming that supports long-term success. RIBBE applauds the collaborative efforts of state lawmakers
Thursday, June 06, 2024RIBBE Applauds Increased Funding for Career and Technical Education Proposed in FY 2025 House Budget
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 6, 2024 RIBBE Applauds Increased Funding for Career and Technical Education Proposed in FY 2025 House Budget RIBBE Also Praises Legislators for Additional Investments in Professional Development and Multilingual Learners PROVIDENCE, RI- Rhode Island Businesses for Better Education (RIBBE) is praising the Rhode Island House Finance Committee for supporting the growth and development of Career and Technical Education (CTE) in the FY 2025 budget. Through categorical funding
Wednesday, January 31, 2024Greater Newport Chamber announces 2024 Politics & Pancakes series to commence with Governor McKee
Newport, RI- The Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce an official partnership and sponsorship for their Politics & Pancakes series in 2024. The series will be held on a quarterly basis and will be hosted in partnership with The Pell Center at Salve Regina University as the venue for all four events. The series will be sponsored by Bally’s Corporation. At the first event of the series, taking place on Monday, February 5th, guests will hear from Governor Dan McKee as he discusses his
Monday, January 29, 2024Politics & Pancakes: Gov. McKee kicks off 2024 Speaker Series
The Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce has announced the return of a series of events, Politics & Pancakes, featuring four guest speakers in 2024. The series begins with Gov. Dan McKee on February 5. The series, sponsored by Bally’s Corporation, will take place quarterly and will be held at the Pell Center at Salve Regina University. Tickets to each event $50 for chamber members and non-members. Tickets will include admission to a full breakfast. The first event, “Governor McKee Speaks at Politics &
Monday, January 29, 2024Politics & Pancakes Series with Governor McKee
Newport, RI- The Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce an official partnership and sponsorship for their Politics & Pancakes series in 2024. The series will be held on a quarterly basis and will be hosted in partnership with The Pell Center at Salve Regina University as the venue for all four events. The series will be sponsored by Bally’s Corporation. At the first event of the series, taking place on Monday, February 5th, guests will hear from Governor Dan McKee as he discusses his
Wednesday, November 08, 2023R.I. business groups form alliance to support education
PROVIDENCE – A collection of prominent groups representing hundreds of businesses across Rhode Island on Thursday formed a new alliance to support better education outcomes statewide. According to its formal announcement, the new coalition, called the Rhode Island Businesses for Better Education, will focus on advocacy, accountability, and regional and national best practices on how to improve the state’s struggling education system. The coalition’s nine founding members are the Greater Providence Chamber
Wednesday, February 22, 2023Press Release: Greater Newport Chamber to Partner with Dirigo with Emerging Leaders Program
GREATER NEWPORT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & DIRIGO FORM STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPLaunching an Emerging Leaders Program at Innovate NewportNEWPORT, RI– The Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce has announced the formation of a strategic partnership with Dirigo, a leadership development firm based in RI, to deliver a premier annual Emerging Leaders Program at Innovate Newport. The program is designed to help address the many challenges that organizations are facing with attracting and retaining quality talent. It
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